DADS issued an information letter and several news alerts. CWP providers and CDS agencies: DADS CSPO Section and MR Authorities Section will begin testing new utilization review processes for the CWP, with full implementation scheduled for January 1, 2011, effective the date of this letter. 1. Effective December 20, 2010, CWP HCSSAs must send Form 8578, Mental Retardation/Related Condition Assessment, Form 8662, Related Conditions Eligibility Screening Instrument (for individuals with … [Read more...] about IL and News Alerts: New UR Process, Webinars
TX Register Updates: Medical Board, DBMD Changes,
The following information was obtained from the December 10 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules The Texas Medical Board proposes to amend §163.13, concerning Expedited Licensure Process, which would delete language that requires applicants for an expedited license to practice medicine to submit proof of eligibility for a visa immigration waiver. The board proposes to amend §171.2, concerning Construction, and §171.5, concerning Duties of PIT Holders to Report, which would remove … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Medical Board, DBMD Changes,
Texas Providers to See Medicaid Fee Cut
The Dallas Morning News reports that doctors, dentists, hospitals, nursing facilities, and home health providers will see cuts in Medicaid reimbursement fees, effective February 1, 2011. After state leaders directed agencies to reduce spending by 2.5 percent, state Medicaid program managers announced that long term care providers would see a two percent reduction. Leaders seek to reduce spending in the two-year budget before the next budget. An excerpt: Last May, the leaders culled lists of … [Read more...] about Texas Providers to See Medicaid Fee Cut
TX Register Update: Public Comment for TANF Changes
The following information was obtained from the December 3 issue of the Texas Register: HHSC seeks public comments on its estimate and methodology for determining the TANF Program caseload reduction credit for Federal Fiscal Year 2011. Methodology will be based on caseload reduction that occurs during FFY 2005 to FFY 2010. HHSC will submit the methodology and estimated caseload reduction credit to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families for … [Read more...] about TX Register Update: Public Comment for TANF Changes
TX Register Updates: Durable Medical Equipment Reimbursement
The following information was obtained from the November 26 issue of the Texas Register: HHSC announced its intent to submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would modify the reimbursement methodologies in the plan for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies, and Family Planning Providers Physicians and Certain Other Practitioners. See the Texas Register for more information. … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Durable Medical Equipment Reimbursement
Information Letter: Medicaid Hospice Rates
HHSC approved rate changes for the Medicaid Hospice Program for FY 2011. You may download the eight-page rate chart here (PDF). DADS encourages providers to bill electronically, and they should continue billing the Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership. (Letter) … [Read more...] about Information Letter: Medicaid Hospice Rates
TX Register Updates: Medicaid, Nurses, and Physicians
HHSC intends to submit Transmittal Number 10-068, Amendment Number 961, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would update the service description to clarify the scope of service and provider qualifications for specialized rehabilitative services provided by Early Childhood Intervention providers. For more information, see the Texas Register. The Texas Board of Nursing approved revisions to the Differentiated Entry Level Competencies of Graduates of Texas Nursing Programs, … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Medicaid, Nurses, and Physicians
82nd Legislative Session: New House and Senate Bills
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 329: Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive access point for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities. HB 335: Relating to implementation and requirements of certain health care reform laws. SB 219: Relating to health and mental health services for children in foster care and kinship … [Read more...] about 82nd Legislative Session: New House and Senate Bills
Information Letters and Alerts: HCS, Medicaid Hospice
HCS providers and MR authorities: Section 9.166(b)(3)(A) of HCS Rule directs revision of the HCS Individual Plan of Care (IPC) to be developed by the service planning team (SPT) and the program provider. Effective the date of this letter, DADS will consider the following process to be in compliance with this direction: If the IPC revision is to increase or decrease the hours, units, or dollars for an existing HCS service on a current, authorized HCS IPC and does not require a new … [Read more...] about Information Letters and Alerts: HCS, Medicaid Hospice
TX Register Updates: Correction, TANF Hearing
The following information was obtained from the November 12 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC published an intent to submit an amendment that would modify reimbursement for Medicaid State Plan for Case Management for Infants and Toddlers with Development Delays program by ending the Time and Financial Information system used to collect time and financial information. The notice listed the incorrect effective date: October 22, 2010. The correct effective date is October 23, … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Correction, TANF Hearing
